Adam Lubinsky discusses a range of urban planning strategies and design opportunities to help get New Yorkers into the waters of the East River.

On the morning of February 23rd, Studio-X opened its doors to a full house of practicing and academic urban designers...

David Vega-Barachowitz investigates the policies, stakeholders and theories that have historically shaped street design standards in the US, and calls on designers to rethink how we share and use our roads.

A first look at a new initiative, developed by the Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park, that invites artist-led teams to propose visions for the future of Long Island City.

Gary Hustwit, director of design documentaries Helvetica and Objectified, talks about his latest film, a global exploration of the individuals, projects and forces that shape our cities.

IfUD's Anne Guiney tells us what to expect from an upcoming weeklong festival celebrating New York's public realm and showing how design can make it better.

Architectural Record has devoted its September issue, entitled “The Death and Life of a Great American City,” to New York’s...

NYC SOLAR MAP A new interactive map was launched by New York City Solar America City Partnership, led by Sustainable CUNY, to show the potential NYC has for solar panel placement. Showing both existing solar...

UPDATE June 27, 2011: Calling all designers! IfUD and PPS are now accepting submissions for a “collaborative re-imagining of New...

In advance of our field trip to one of NYC’s privately-owned public spaces, we talk to Raquel Ramati about plaza bonuses, street life and the legacy of DCP’s Urban Design Group.